Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can cause life-threatening infections. Empa researchers are therefore working on sensors that quickly identify resistant germs and recommend efficient treatment. more
Materials meet life
René Rossi, Co-Head of the Research Focus Area Health explains in an interview what is special about research in the health sector at Empa, what this has to do with materials and which topics Empa's research will be tackling. more
Skin from the ocean
Empa researchers have developed a new material that can be used to build a living 3D model of the human skin. This helps to better understand and treat skin diseases. more
Gold vs. cancer
To fight cancer metastases in the abdomen, researchers at Empa and the University of Zurich are working on gold nanoparticles that are designed to detect tumor cells, penetrate them and kill them with heat. more
New quantum lab
Empa opened a new laboratory that aims to harness quantum effects from carbon. This could pave the way for sustainable quantum technologies. The project is supported by the Werner Siemens Foundation. more
Safe nanomedicine
An international research team involving Empa is developing nanomedicines that will enable safe and effective treatment of inflammatory processes during pregnancy to protect mother and child. more
Explore your emission
With the Emission Explorer, the new exhibit at the Swiss Museum of Transport, visitors can playfully calculate their CO2 emissions and find out how they can make a contribution to a more sustainable society. more
Catcher in the air
Empa researchers want to use the pyrolysis of biomass to rid the atmosphere of excess CO2 and use the stabilized material. A larger pyrolysis reactor is now to be built to bridge the gap to industry. more
Drones @ home
Flying robots capable of inspecting and repairing building envelopes, interacting with natural ecosystems, and monitoring climate change and biodiversity will "live" at the new DroneHub at Empa's NEST. more
Materials' architect
Jakob Schwiedrzik, who recently became head of the high-performance ceramics laboratory, wants to use his interdisciplinary expertise and thirst for knowledge to help anextraordinary material reach new heights. more
Moving X-rays
Shoulder instabilities are difficult to diagnose as they occur when the shoulder moves. A time-resolved 3D X-ray analysis makes it possible to precisely record these dynamics for the first time. more
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